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LP12 YHC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,659 mi
Last recorded122,659 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 YHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 122,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,364 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,669 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum 1.6mm tread reached (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum 1.6mm tread reached (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,199 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 111,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 105,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,955 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LP12 YHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP12 YHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LP12 YHC registered?

LP12 YHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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